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These terms govern all bookings made through our website, by email, WhatsApp, or by telephone.

By accessing this website or making a reservation with Trekking Tour Sapa — through this website, by email, by WhatsApp, by fax, or by telephone — you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before completing any booking.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website or book our services.

Trekking Tour Sapa reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes take effect immediately upon publication on this website. Your continued use of the website or our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Website Access

Trekking Tour Sapa grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to the inquiry and booking of our services.

You agree to:

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for any user who violates these terms or engages in conduct harmful to other users or to our business.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, illustrations, graphics, logos, design, and software — is the property of Trekking Tour Sapa or its content suppliers and is protected by Vietnamese and international copyright law.

You may not:

Permission to use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes may be requested by contacting us at [email protected].

4. Trademarks

The name "Trekking Tour Sapa", our logo, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks of Trekking Tour Sapa. You may not use any of our trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners.

5. Permitted Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit any third party's use or enjoyment of the website. Prohibited conduct includes:

6. Booking Process

Reservations may be made through the following channels:

A booking is not confirmed until payment is received and a booking confirmation is issued by Trekking Tour Sapa. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any booking at our discretion, in which case a full refund will be issued promptly.

7. Payment Terms

A deposit of 50% of the total booking value (or full payment) is required to secure your reservation. Final payment of the remaining balance is due no later than the travel date. All prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated.

Accepted payment methods include PayPal (all major credit and debit cards), OnePay, bank transfer (Wise), and cash (USD or VND) at our Sapa office. See our Payment Methods page for full details.

Prices are subject to change without notice for new bookings. Once a booking is confirmed and deposit paid, the agreed price is locked in and will not change.

8. Booking Confirmations & Vouchers

Upon receipt of payment, Trekking Tour Sapa will issue a booking confirmation voucher by email within 24 hours. The voucher will contain:

It is your responsibility to check that all details on the confirmation are correct and to notify us immediately of any errors. Trekking Tour Sapa is not liable for problems arising from incorrect details that were not reported to us within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation.

9. Liability

Trekking Tour Sapa acts as an operator and service provider. While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests, by booking with us you acknowledge and accept the following:

Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend that all guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Travel insurance should cover trip cancellations, medical emergencies, emergency evacuation, personal accidents, and lost or stolen belongings.

In all cases, the maximum liability of Trekking Tour Sapa to any guest is limited to the total value of the services paid to us for the affected booking.

10. Cancellations & Refunds

Full cancellation and refund terms are detailed in our Cancellation Policy. A summary is provided below:

Tour Cancellations

Notice PeriodRefund
7+ days before tour100% refund
2–6 days before tour25% refund
Same day or 1 day beforeNo refund

Bus Transfer Cancellations

Notice PeriodRefund
48+ hours before departure100% minus $2 USD handling fee per person
24–48 hours before departure50% refund
Within 24 hours / No-showNo refund
Holiday Policy

No refund is issued for any bookings during Vietnamese public holidays or New Year periods, for any reason. Cancellation must be made at least 72 hours in advance. See the full Cancellation Policy.

11. Best Price Guarantee

Trekking Tour Sapa guarantees that the prices listed on our website represent the best available rate for our services when booked directly with us. If you find an identical tour offered by us at a lower price on another platform within 24 hours of booking, contact us and we will match the price difference.

To qualify: the identical tour (same date, group size, inclusions) must be available at the lower price at the time you contact us. Third-party discounts, flash sales, or promotional codes not offered by us do not qualify.

12. Quality Assurance

We are committed to providing high-quality trekking experiences led by knowledgeable, licensed local guides. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your tour, please inform your guide immediately so we can address the issue during your trip. Complaints raised after the tour has concluded are more difficult to resolve and may not result in a refund.

All complaints must be submitted in writing to [email protected] within 7 days of the tour end date. We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours and respond fully within 14 days.

All original content on this website — including written text, photography, video, and graphic design — is copyright © Trekking Tour Sapa. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or modification of this content is prohibited without prior written consent.

If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately with the following information: a description of the copyrighted work, the URL of the allegedly infringing material, your contact information, and a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised. We will investigate and respond promptly.

14. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to us — including reviews, photos, testimonials, or comments — you grant Trekking Tour Sapa a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display that content in any format and on any platform, including our website, social media, and marketing materials.

You warrant that any content you submit:

We reserve the right to remove or refuse any user-submitted content at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation.

15. Information Accuracy Disclaimer

The information on this website — including tour descriptions, prices, itineraries, photos, and maps — is provided for general informational purposes and is subject to change without notice. While we make every effort to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information.

Trail conditions, weather, village accessibility, and other factors can change. Always confirm specific details with us by WhatsApp or email before travelling.

16. Warranty Disclaimer

This website and all services provided by Trekking Tour Sapa are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Trekking Tour Sapa disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Lao Cai Province, Vietnam.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

18. Changes to These Terms

Trekking Tour Sapa reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon publication on this website. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or services after any revisions constitutes your agreement to the updated terms.

If the changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you by email (if we have your address) or by prominent notice on the website.

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